Memory Hooks

Scripture (N-A-S-P-I)

Necessary, Authoritative, Sufficient, Perspicuous, Interprets itself.

God

Spirit, infinite, eternal, unchangeable in being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, truth.

Decrees

Eternal purpose + counsel of his will + for his glory + foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

Providence

Preserving and governing all creatures and all their actions.

Sin

Want of conformity to, or transgression of, God's law.

Christology

One person, two natures, true body, reasonable soul, without sin.

Christ's offices

Prophet reveals, Priest sacrifices & intercedes, King subdues, rules, defends, conquers.

Salvation benefits

Justification: legal pardon/acceptance. Adoption: family privilege. Sanctification: renewal and growth.

Church marks

Word, Sacraments, Discipline.

Last things

At death: soul immediately to Christ or hell. Last day: bodies raised; all judged by Christ.